Retirement, Mental Health, and Alcohol Use: What They Have in Common

Retirement is meant to be a person’s chance to take it easy and enjoy life.

But for many, it’s a quick route to depression and boozing, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 10 in the journal Aging and Mental Health.

Retirees are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression than folks who are still ...

The New Definition of Obesity

The way obesity is diagnosed needs to become more sophisticated, an international commission has concluded.

Using body-mass index (BMI) to tell who is overweight or obese is not reliable, and can result in misdiagnosis, the Commission on Clinical Obesity says in a new paper published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Bird Flu Kills 20 Million Chickens in U.S., Driving Egg Prices Sky-High

A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data shows the staggering toll included chickens culled to contain the virus, to...

U.S. Dementia Cases Expected to Double By 2060

Seniors’ risk of dementia is more than double what was previously thought.

The risk of developing dementia after age 55 is more than 42% among Americans, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 13 in the journal Nature Medicine.

That’s more than twice the risk reported by older studies.

“Our st...

Are Young People With Eating Disorders Predisposed to Them?

Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers.

Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as teenagers, MRI scans show in a new study published Jan. 10 in the journal Nature Mental Health.

In particular, reduced maturation of the cerebellum -- a ...

Will We Have Fewer Doctors of Color?

Medical schools have experienced a steep decline in enrollment among Black and Hispanic students since the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions.

The number of Black medical students fell by nearly 12% in 2024 compared to the year before, declining for the third year in a row, according to results published in the As...

How To Handle Travel Stress

Traffic, delays, disruptions due to storms or wildfires, and other surprises may be part of your next business or pleasure trip. In short: Travel is more stressful (and more expensive) than ever.

But you don't have to submit to the anxiety and upset, Dr. Asim Shah, professor and executive vice chair in the Menninger Department of Psychiat...

Tragic Pet Cat Deaths Linked to Bird Flu in Raw Milk

A California man's tragic story highlights the growing risks associated with bird flu infections in domestic animals.

Joseph Journell of San Bernadino lost two of his beloved cats, a 14-year-old tabby, Alexander, and Tuxsie, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, after they drank raw milk from a lot recalled for H5N1 bird flu contamination, a news relea...

First-Time Moms In This State May Be Using Welfare for Paid Family Leave

MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2025 (HealthDay news) -- Low-income single mothers appear to be using welfare as a form of paid family leave following childbirth.

Most women who enter the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program after childbirth are in the program for less than a year, researchers reported in a study published recently in t...

Multiple Violations Found At McDonald's Onion Supplier After Deadly E.Coli Outbreak

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have uncovered dozens of violations at a McDonald's supplier tied to last year's deadly E.coli outbreak, which sickened over 100 people and led to a massive recall of onions used in the fast-food giant's infamous Quarter Pounder burgers.

The violations were listed in an FDA inspection repor...

Neglect Can Be as Damaging to Child Development as Abuse, in Some Ways

Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have lifelong damage done to their ability to form friendships and romantic relationships, researchers reported in a study published recently in the journal Child Abuse and Negl...